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Luke Michael is a journalist at Pro Bono News covering the social sector.

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Unfair NDIS Transport Funding Causing Chaos for Participants

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Luke Michael, Friday, 4th May 2018 -  Unfair and inconsistent transport funding under the National Disability Insurance Scheme is causing chaos for participants, a community transport peak body has warned.

Government Defends ‘Ineffective’ Remote Work-for-the-dole Program

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 2nd May 2018 -  The Turnbull government has defended its controversial Community Development Program, amid claims the remote work-for-the-dole scheme was ineffective, costly and “monetising racial discrimination”.

Church Healing Council Disbands, as QLD and NT Join Redress Scheme

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 2nd May 2018 -  The group coordinating the Catholic Church’s response to the child sexual abuse royal commission has concluded its work after five years, on the same day Queensland and Northern Territory joined the historic national redress scheme.

‘Political’ Mural Reappears in Dublin After Charity Forced to Remove it

Around the World

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 1st May 2018 -  A mural supporting the repeal of Ireland’s Eighth Amendment has reappeared in Dublin, after a warning from the Irish Charities Regulator forced a charity art centre to remove the “political advertisement” from its wall.

Victoria Launches Australian-First Social Procurement Framework

Good Business

Luke Michael, Monday, 30th April 2018 -  Victoria has launched a “whole-of-government approach” to social procurement, with the Andrews government hoping to leverage its significant buying power to bolster the state’s social enterprise sector.

Anglicare Finds Chronic Shortage of Affordable Rentals for Welfare Recipients

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Luke Michael, Monday, 30th April 2018 -  A new report has revealed a chronic shortage of affordable rentals across Australia, with less than 0.01 per cent of rental properties found to be affordable for a single person on Newstart.

Building Connections to Improve Mental Health

Changemaker

Luke Michael, Monday, 30th April 2018 -  Rahul Seth is the founder of the Perth Active Depression Support Group, which aims to bring people together through recreation. He is this week’s Changemaker.

Economist Says Strong Budget Position Driven By Disability Cuts

Budget

Luke Michael, Friday, 27th April 2018 -  A leading economist believes Australia’s stronger budget position has been built on the back of cuts to welfare payments including the Disability Support Pension, potentially driving increased homelessness.

Disability Advocates ‘Betrayed’ by NDIS Medicare Levy Backflip

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 26th April 2018 -  Disability groups feel “betrayed and ambushed” by the government’s backflip on a Medicare levy rise to fully fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme, warning that the NDIS now faces long-term funding uncertainty.
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